Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP

Sales Manager

Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP$160K — $170K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College diploma in Business, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required
  • 7+ years of experience with mechanical seals and sealing equipment
  • 5+ years of sales and leadership experience in technical and industrial environments
  • Ability to resolve problems early
  • Strong team collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and evaluate sales operations related to service centre
  • Lead the sales team in business growth through customer acquisition
  • Develop sales strategies to maintain and expand customer base
  • Support selection of prospects based on industrial sector knowledge
  • Provide technical product knowledge to repair and maintenance staff

Benefits

  • Frequent travel opportunities to support diverse customer bases
  • Mentorship and guidance for junior employees
  • Continuous skill development initiatives
  • Involvement in new manufacturing technologies and equipment
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:

  • Planning, directing and evaluating the sales operations as it relates to the service centre
  • Lead sales team in increasing business by prospecting and securing opportunities with new and existing customers
  • Determining sales strategies by maintaining/developing/expanding existing customers
  • Supporting the selection of prospects based on the knowledge of industrial sectors
  • Providing product technical knowledge to repair and maintenance staff
  • Supporting failure analysis investigations
  • Maintaining a current list of customer names, contacts, actions and requirements within the corporate CRM system (Office / SAP / C4C)
  • Assisting in coordinating capital investment
  • Manage and negotiate quotations for new business and repair works
  • Assisting in troubleshooting manufacturing-related challenges
  • As required, preparing and executing training and product description presentations
  • Providing technical advice and product troubleshooting to customers in the field
  • Aiding in the development of potential acquisitions and negotiations
  • Handling customers' technical and commercial questions
  • Introducing new manufacturing technologies/equipment
  • Preparing sales forecasts, reporting and projects
  • Managing the operation flow inside the service center
  • Overseeing capital project opportunities based on market demands
  • Leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high performance, safety compliance, and continuous skills development
  • Overseeing daily operations, resource planning, and workflow coordination to support sales, maintenance, reliability, and field service activities
  • Mentoring junior employees, providing guidance and structured training
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, cost reduction, and operational efficiency


Qualifications:

  • College diploma in Business, Mechanical Engineering, or other related field is required
  • 7+years of experience with mechanical seals and sealing equipment
  • 5+ years of sales and leadership experience, including team development, performance optimization, and cross-functional coordination in technical and industrial environments
  • Ability to resolve problems in early stages
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Ability to demonstrate sound and accurate judgment
  • Must be available for frequent travel to support customers in different regions for business development
  • Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and vendors - verbal & written
  • Ability to work independently, manage own time and priorities
  • Advanced knowledge of Mechanical Seal function & repair processes
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of rotating equipment
  • Computer literate - Microsoft Office, SAP
  • Experience conducting seal system audits, performance evaluations, and reliability assessments
  • Strong background supporting field service operations, maintenance teams, and engineering groups with technical guidance and root-cause investigations


160,000 - 170,000

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About Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP

Freudenberg Nonwovens is a leading manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics for a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, filtration, healthcare, and hygiene. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, from air and liquid filtration to wound care and feminine hygiene. Freudenberg Nonwovens is a subsidiary of the Freudenberg Group, a global technology company with operations in more than 60 countries. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Weinheim, Germany. Freudenberg Nonwovens has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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